Dallas - September 04, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bust out the LBD. Fall social season is here.

CELEBRATE
LFT Universe Party
What: Fall fashion debuts, live tunes by DJ Lucy Wrubel, and free cocktails.
Why: Ten percent of proceeds benefit The Fashionistas.
When: Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Where: 2350 Victory Park Ln. R.S.V.P. to 214-635-2150 or rsvp@mylft.com.

BROWSE
The Beauty Event Preview Party
What: Check out new collections by Bobbi Brown, Fresh, Shu Uemura, and others while enjoying bites and refreshments.
Why: It’s beauty-licious.
When: Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Neiman Marcus, 400 NorthPark Ctr., 1st. flr. (214-363-8311).

INDULGE
Texas ZestFest 2008
What: Spicy food festival with samples, cooking demos, live music, a salsa cook-off, and jalapeno eating contest supports Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Why: It’s one hot ticket.
When: Fri., 3-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth (817-392-7469).

WATCH
America the Beautiful
What: A documentary about our beauty-obsessed culture.
Why: We can always be a more perfect union.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. (214-841-4713).

SHOP
West Village Sidewalk Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off Uptown retailers like Gardens, Epic Apparel, and Mei-Mei’s Fashionette.
Why: Street sweep.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., Uptown (214-219-1144).

SAMPLE
Pinot Noir Wine Tasting
What: Free vino from the Russian River Valley.
Why: Forget Monday.
When: Sun., 4-5 p.m.
Where: Ari’s Wine Bistro, 4514 Travis St., ste. 201. R.S.V.P to 214-252-9595.